Vol. 2, No. 3 Plumbers & Pipefitters Local Union #441 October 2004 Brothers and Sisters, It is truly my honor and privilege to be able to write this article repre- senting Local 441 as your Business Manager. I would like to thank the Membership and all the Officers for the warm welcome and the confi- dence many have expressed in these early stages as I have been asked to assume the duties as Busi- ness Manager.

I want to also thank past Business Richard L. Taylor Business Manager/ Manager, Richard Crusinberry, for his efforts in making this a smooth transition and wish him and his family the best of luck in his retirement.

Skid piping for flow launcher-receiver. I would also like to take this opportunity to officially welcome Brother Bill Urton as the Wichita Area Representative and Dis- patcher. As of this writing, Bill has just completed his third week Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, Inc., is signatory with the as Business Representative/Dispatcher. In this short time, he United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters #441 at their has demonstrated a very enthusiastic attitude toward his duties. Greeley, Kansas, Facility. Our members are providing cross- He has quickly been able to get involved with handling the day over piping for the injector skids and skid piping for the flowline to day activities concerning dispatching. There is no doubt that launcher-receiver on the Atlantis Project. he will prove to be a valuable asset to Local 441. The Atlantis field is believed to be the third largest oil and gas It is now time to get to work. As always, the welfare of Local field yet discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. It is a deep-water 441's Membership is the number one priority. As Officers, we development project majority owned by British Petroleum. Tay- must strive to improve the conditions of the Members we repre- lor Forge facilities in Paola and Garnett Kansas are affiliated sent. When International Representative Bill Lille asked me to with the Boilermakers. take over as Business Manager, I made it very clear that my main concern would be to get this consolidation over with as soon as possible. The United Association can keep a local un- der consolidation for as long as three years. March 1, 2003, was the date our consolidation officially began. With some hard work and cooperation from all of us, I see no reason why we cannot get everything accomplished by next spring. This in- cludes finalizing the consolidation and returning control of this Local Union back to the Membership, as it should be.

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(Continued from page 1) State JAC. The goal is to have a statewide training program There are presently four main items left that need to be that will utilize the existing training facilities in each area to offer accomplished for the consolidation process to be com- a uniform training curriculum. The curriculum can be slightly pleted: modified, if necessary, to provide training that is unique and needed in each area. 1. Make the fringe benefit packages equal in each area throughout Local 441's jurisdiction. The reason for this is so A statewide steering committee has been established, with that no matter where you as a Member are working within the equal representation from each JAC, to start the process of boundaries of Local 441, your benefits and contributions to our combining the local JAC's. As of this writing, this committee has various plans will be the same. We are fortunate that our Health met three times and is well on their way to establishing policies, and Welfare plan is already a statewide plan. For now, nothing procedures and standards that can be brought back to each will need to be done with that. The Health and Welfare Plan has local committee. Once each local committee accepts what the recovered substantially from where it was a year ago. The steering committee has established, the process of combining changes the Trustees made to that plan and the support of the the local JAC's can begin. At this time, there appears to be no membership have helped to rebuild it's financial position. problem having this process completed by next spring. The area schools should not be affected by the change until school The work remains in combining the retirement plans. Since the starts again in September 2005. consolidation, some ground has already been gained in this area, through the renegotiation of the various collective bargain- 3. The by-laws for Local 441 need to be written. Some pro- ing agreements throughout the state. The amounts in the vari- gress has already been made. My plans are to involve all Offi- ous fringe benefit packages designated for retirement plans cers in writing this document and encourage input and sugges- have been brought to an amount that is closer to being equal tions from the Membership. The goal is to develop a set of by- with all other areas. laws that can enhance our Local Union and the interest of all our Members. There are presently four retirement plans. The Plumbing and Pipefitting Industries Retirement Fund of Kansas in which the 4. The dues and assessments have to be standardized. At Topeka, Lawrence and Frontenac Members participate. The some point, for the consolidation to be complete, this has to Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 441 Retirement plan and the happen. I know this is a very touchy subject for many of the Local 441 Plumbers and Pipefitters 401(k) plan for the Wichita Members. Some are paying far more than their fair share and members and the Plumbers and Pipefitters National Pension some are paying less. There are some other options or ideas to Fund, in which all four areas participate. standardize the dues that I feel need to be considered. I will be presenting these to the other Officers for their consideration. It has been agreed by the Trustees of each plan that the We will strive to gain relief as soon as possible for the Members National Pension Fund will stand-alone and will not be con- that are paying the higher rates. sidered as a possible merger with any of the existing Local Plans. The Constitution of the United Association allows Local Unions to conduct elections in December or June. December is obvi- The three Trustee groups of the Local Plans have agreed to ously too soon, but if the items listed above can be completed hire a consulting firm to evaluate the Plans and offer sugges- by early Spring, or at least have the vehicles in place to show tions on how and if the Plans could be combined. Those results that they are going to happen, then there should be no reason have been returned to each Trustee group. Meetings are being why this Local Union cannot have a full election in June of set up with each group in order to evaluate the results and start 2005. The work has started and needs to continue to make this the process of combining the Plans. As more information is happen. We all need to pull together and the leadership of Lo- available, the Membership will be notified. cal 441 needs to show they are going to lead. My personal I can assure each and every Member, you are in no danger of opinion is that this consolidation needs to be completed before losing any of your retirement benefits. The goal of each Trustee Local Union 441 can move into the future as one. Whoever is group is to end up with as good or better Retirement Plan than sitting in this chair as Business Manager after the election will what already exists. be sitting there because the Membership elected them and it will be the Membership that will have a say in what happens 2. Combine the four Joint Apprenticeship Committees in with their Local. such a way as to be governed by one Statewide JAC. Repre- sentatives from each of the four existing JAC's will comprise the The completion of this consolidation is of the utmost impor- October 2004 Kansas Direct Pipeline Page 3

tance, but we cannot forget we also have a Local Union to run. We also need to take a serious look at the Residential Market. My first official act as Business Manager was to call a meeting Demographic studies indicate that over the next 35 to 50 years, of all the paid Officers and Organizers. I stressed to them, that the population in most states will double. This translates to a our purpose as Officers and Organizers, is to represent the huge housing boom along with other small commercial projects. Members and that we are working for them; we are here to We need to be prepared to capture MORE than our fair share in serve the members. We have discussed several key issues and this market. ways in which we can be more effective in our duties. I ex- pressed to them that I feel we are lacking a common goal. We Meeting Night Changes. I attended the informational meet- all need to be working toward the same goal. We need to be ings in each zone and presented a plan to the Members to more available to the Membership and more open with them. change the order of the informational meetings. My goal is to This will require more information relayed to the Officers. We be able to get information out to the Members in a timelier man- need to take a very hard look at where costs can be cut, where ner and also to be more efficient in the process. we can be more efficient in our day-to-day operations, and how to lower our operating expenses. I want to get input from each Presently it takes about one week to get all the bank statements of them. in to develop the financial report for the past month. My sug- gestion was to have the informational union meeting in Wichita As Business Manager I will be conducting individual meetings the second Monday of the month and then have the informa- with the Business Representatives and Organizers in their ar- tional meetings in each of the zones all on the Thursday follow- eas to receive their input on developing a statewide plan that ing the Monday night meeting in Wichita. The Business Repre- we can all be involved in and to report back to the Membership sentatives from each zone, as well as the Organizers will be at about our progress. This plan should include identifying our the Monday night meeting. They, in turn, will conduct their area nonunion competition more effectively, tracking job reports in meetings on the following Thursday. This would allow them to each area and finding out about upcoming projects early have up to date information and also a copy of the minutes and enough to have an opportunity to make sure they will be union the financial report from the Monday night meeting will be read projects and to persuade them to go fair. Tracking prevailing at each of the area informational meetings. wage rates in each county and making sure they are up to cur- rent standards is an additional action. We need to educate the As Business Manager, I will rotate and attend one of the area end users, whether it be on commercial or industrial projects, meetings also. This will allow me to be at the meeting in each about the importance of the better value bidding processes. area once every three months. The three Organizers will also rotate and give their reports at each informational meeting. The Be involved in the political scene not only on the national and information will get out in a timelier manner, and, at the same state levels but also on the local level. Political action has to time, cut back on travel expenses. The Members that were in happen and we all need to be involved in it. Labor friendly politi- attendance at each of the four October Informational Meetings cians are one of our biggest assets and we need to support unanimously approved this plan. This new meeting schedule them so they can support us. will become effective starting in November. Each Member will also be notified by mail of the meeting schedule change. We must also be willing to work in conjunction with our Contrac- tors to help develop a Market Recovery program. I have had a I want to encourage you and your family to please get out and couple of meetings with some of the Contractors concerning vote on November 2. The last four years have been very rough. this and plan to continue to make contact with the various Con- We all know what it is going to take to smooth out the next four. tractors Association in each area to develop a workable plan to There are several labor friendly candidates that need our sup- recover Market Share. This, brothers and sisters, is the key to port. See pages eight and nine of this newsletter for Kansas our future and no one is going to do it for us. If we don't recover AFL-CIO “Labor Friendly” endorsed candidates. Market Share, our future has already been decided for us. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please We need to start looking at areas away from our central loca- don't hesitate to call or stop by and see me. If I am not avail- tions. Presently Local 441 has 599 members working within able, please leave a message and I will get back with you. 441's jurisdiction. 574 of those members are working within a Through unity, we can get this consolidation behind us and re- 50 mile radius of either Wichita (305), Topeka (157), Lawrence gain the dignity we deserve in our Local Union and in this indus- (86) and Frontenac (26). There is a very large portion of our try. May you and yours be kept safe and God Bless. jurisdiction that is yet untapped.

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The State of Our Labor Force As I visit with our Business Manager and Union Representa- Joint Apprenticeship Fund Joint Apprenticeship Fund tives, the importance of current certifications and special for Plumbers and Pipefitters for Plumbers and Pipefitters skills training becomes ever more important in securing em- ployment. One of the Training Department's biggest chal- Wichita Training Center lenges is updating members records as they acquire (or lose) TRUSTEES 1330 East First St., Suite 110 skill certifications. We are well aware that many of our Broth- Wichita, KS 67214-4000 ers and Sisters receive certification training while they are Topeka Zone Ph (316) 267-8508 working in other Local Union jurisdictions. Richard Taylor Fax (316) 265-5731 Please take a moment to call our office, 1-316-267-8508; ask Kirk Miller that we pull up your file and review your skills list. If additions John Bishop TRUSTEES are in order we will add as the paper copy is made available Neil Carlson to our office (paper copy will become part of your permanent Jerry McElroy Richard Taylor file in the Union's Office). Steve Brown

Bill Urton Jerry C. Jones Frontenac Zone Training Coordinator Jock Bernard Steve Hogard Upcoming Certification classes; OHSA 10 hour, Hazwop- Roger Jameson Jeff Robertson per (includes Confined Space Entry) and Backflow Certifica- John Feeback tion. Please contact our office for dates and times. Brannon Cole Bobby Norris

David Hughes Lawrence Zone Crusinberry Retires James Cottrell Rick Drinnen Steve Wingert

Jeff Thomas Dennis Wingert Roy Chaney Tim Farnham Smitty Belcher

INSTRUCTORS

INSTRUCTORS Topeka Zone Gregg Desch John Clark Phil Hines

Kenny Englert Dan McCulloch Bruce Pfeiffer Jack Hayes Terry Randel

Mike Magennis Steve Ridgeway International Representative Bill Lille presents past Busi- Rick Salyer Stacey Richards ness Manager Richard Crusinberry a plaque recognizing his 36 years of service. Richard L. Crusinberry retired at Dennis Wingert

Kerry Stine the September 15, Local #441 State Meeting in Wichita, Kansas. Frontenac Zone Steve Hogard Lille appointed Crusinberry the Business Manager/ Financial Secretary-Treasurer of the new state consoli- Charlie Pennington dated Local #441 on March 1, 2003. Crusinberry resides in Maize, Ks with his wife Tonya who works for the Kan- sas Plumbing Heating & Cooling Contractors Association. October 2004 Kansas Direct Pipeline Page 5

After recently being appointed Business Representative/Dispatcher, I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to Plumbers & Pipefitters the Brothers and Sisters of Local Union Local Union #441 #441 with whom I have not had the pleasure of meeting. I have been a UA member since 1979 working industrial and commercial jobs OFFICERS throughout my career. Michael Magennis The out of work list numbers have improved President a little. In the April newsletter, we had 243 Jerry Jones on the statewide master list with 78 on travel Vice-President card and 23 apprentices off. As of this writ- Bill J. Urton ing, there are 209 on the master list, 57 on Representative-Dispatcher James Beery travel card, and 34 apprentices out of work. Recording Secretary Work has picked up on the road, and our it out. If you get laid off, call me immediately statewide contractors work seems to be so you get entered on the out of work list. Richard Robison holding steady overall. I would like to thank and look forward to Sergeant of Arms

Since taking the Business Representative working with Business Manager Richard Larry Roberts Taylor, all of the statewide representatives position, I have made phone calls and intro- Pipefitter Examiner duced myself to dozens of Local Unions and officers that have helped me get my feet across the United States in an effort to put on the ground. Bill Lapping

441 members to work. If you hear of work in Bill J. Urton Welding Examiner a particular area, please call and I will check Business Representative/Dispatcher Phil Hines Plumbing Examiner NEW OFFICE HOURS YEAR END STATEMENTS Darrell Bunch Wichita Main Office Annual statements are provided to members Refrigeration Examiner detailing dues, work assessments, initiation, Monday through Friday reinstatement fees, etc., paid to Local Union 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. #441 for the year. These statements go out approximately the second week of February EXECUTIVE BECAUSE we cannot accurately report in- formation on work assessment/dues re- BOARD ceived from participating contractors until all Jason Barnes December contractor reporting forms have John Clark been received and processed. Gene Cottrell Annual statements are provided as a cour- Ron Jameson tesy to our members. This is not a legal document. Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #441

Lonny G. Wright, J.D. FINANCE 401(k) Reminder Editor & Page Designer COMMITTEE You may, at any time, reduce your elective Angela W. Hermann contribution rate to zero. Other changes in Michael Mordica Managing Editor your contribution rate must be made by Robert Murray January 15, to be effective your employer’s Daryl K. Burnham Denis E.Wittman first payroll period beginning in February. Photographer-Reporter T.J. Strickland, Alternate Page 6 Kansas Direct Pipeline October 2004

Members of Kansas United Association Local #441 were recognized for their years of service at area Picnic's in October 2004. Certificates, pins and watches were awarded to those present. 55 Years 40 Years 30 Years 25 Years James K. Brown Dave C. Bailey Jr Herbert R. Adkins, Jr. Charles G. Autry William A. Bulard Gary G. Boaz Kenneth J. Coester Joe Bachofer Robert D. Devoe Cecil Chisholm Jr. Wilbert S. Conn Charles S. Bennett Geerald E. Donlay Jim M. DeHoff Donald E. Cottrell Fred Bourne Robert E. Dudley Alan R. Drenik John J. Fanello Dwayne Bracher Frank L. Ernzen Floyd E. Garman Fred G. Hart Russell D. Burns John H. Hellman James D Kelley Albert M Hearrell Douglas R. Clark Nathan H. McDonald Edwin A. Kratz Michael Kilpatrick Dennis L. Clayton Robert E. Dudley Lee D. Stadel Edward R. Fitzpatrick James J. Demoss George W. Sleeth James Rhodes Smith Ray Green Dennis A. Dress Albert L. Van Sickle Rufus J Sumner Richard D. King Jeffrey T. Erdman Michael R. Koehler James E. Frost 50 Years 35 Years Jimmie G. Mayfield Laurence L. Gile Robert D. Aldrich Charles W. Anderson Jeffrey M McDonald Richard M. Gile Elton Bloomberg Robert L. Anderson Stephen E. Merando Luther G. Hammett Donald L Cockrum Stanley M. Anderson Stephen L. Mick Stanley E. Harris Donald G. Cottrell Tim L. Ashlock Michael D. Mordica Robert Hearrell Marvin R. Edmonds James D. Beery Robert W. Mundell Gerald F. Heselton Carl C. Haley Barney G. Bell Verne L. Oswald, Jr. Carter G. Hines Thomas D. Harding Charles F. Binggeli David L. Pintar Amado Hinojosa Melvin Jameson Darrell D. Bunch Joe D. Pucci Matthew W. Hovanec Darrell Knapp Harold M. Burns James R. Rice Robert D. Hubbard, Jr. Charles Lentz Roy Childs Ron L. Schultz Robert P. Kenneson, Sr. John L. Marshall Billy G. Collins Leonard W. Tones William C. Lapping Russel R. Riley Lloyd S. Diamond Robert W. Williams Joseph C. Lockwood Dick G. Smith Richard F. Drinnen, Sr. Edward J. Mainey John J. Stuever Lawrence L. Evans Rickey J. McGrew Richard Wilson Billy L. Gowans WICHITA RETIREES Kirk W. Miller

Robert C. Hahn Meet the second Jack A. Myers 45 Years Duane R. Hansen Wednesday of every Bobby J. Norris Jr. Darrell D. Boswell Delbert R. Hawkins month at 9 a.m. Nov. Steven L. Pierce Edward B. Hardison James E. Hoover 10th at Spears and Dec. Ronald E. Richardson Dean H. Means Chester L. Hufman 8th at Jimmie’s and Jan. Michael F. Rues Jerry L. Runyan Danny L. Johnson 12th at Spears. Chester E. Shanoskie Thomas A. Strickland Stanley Jordan Jim Sisson Earl O. Knight All retirees meet the first Lawrence Tate Gilbert Lane Wednesday each month Bill Urton Gerald E. McEachern at 1330 E 1st St, Wich- Gary L. Watson Clayton D. Merritt ita, at 10 a.m. Spencer D. Williams Melven D. Parscal Roy A. Williamson John Spigarelli Next Meeting Dates: Robert Van Boening Nov. 3, Dec. 1 & Jan. 5 James R. Watson October 2004 Kansas Direct Pipeline Page 7

Why do you belong to our Local Union?

The Preamble of the United Association’s Constitution explains why our forefathers joined together to form our great union. Is this your reason?

“The aspirations of this Association are to construct an organization which shall subserve the interest of all its members and be a fitting monument to the Unions attached thereto.

The objects of this Association are to protect its member from unjust and injurious competition, and secure through unity of action among all workers of the industry throughout the United States and Canada, claiming, as we do, that labor is capital, and is the only capital that possesses power to reproduce itself of in other words, to create capital. Labor is the interest underlying all other interests; therefore, it is entitled to and should receive from society and government protec- tion and encouragement.

Mankind generally condemns that which they Recognizing the right of the employer or capitalist do not thoroughly understand and through to control his capital, we also claim and will exer- prejudice and ignorance neglect to pay that cise the right to control our labor, and be con- strict attention and regard to the principle of sulted in determining the price paid for it. unity for elevating their condition and for the accomplishment of good works which is so We therefore urge upon all journeymen and ap- much required in creating confidence, generat- prentices who have jurisdiction of every branch of ing esteem and respect, and for promoting har- Phil Petty the plumbing and pipefitting industry, in every mony and good feeling among themselves; State Organizer section of the United States and Canada, to join therefore, let every member weigh the sub- Manhattan Ks 66505 with us in our efforts to secure through the power Office: (785) 539-8977 stance of these laws within his mind and thus of organization, both of ourselves and our chil- become qualified to determine upon that which dren, a steady demand and a fair compensation is herein set forth in the spirit of sincerity and for our toil, and a position in society to which, as honesty of purpose. wealth producers and citizens, we are justly enti- tled. Recognizing the need of united political ac- As an earnest proof that we entertain a true tion, we urge that the political policies as deter- sense of our obligations, interests and duties mined by the American Federation of Labor and toward one another, each member should make Congress of Industrial Organizations shall be the himself thoroughly acquainted with the laws Daryl K. Burnham basic foundation for our political beliefs. We must herein contained, that he may avoid imposing Organizer assist in electing to public office only those favor- Wichita Ks 67214 upon the same, and also be prepared to use his Office: (316) 265-4291 able to the cause we espouse, which is the cause influence on those who do not as yet belong to of human freedom and in doing so, elect our the Association, but whose only reason for not friends and defeat our enemies. belonging to it is that the benefits offered have never been fully explained to them. Above all, For the successful accomplishment of the ends members should avoid becoming in arrears. desired by the Association, for the instruction, Large numbers, which should insure “strength,” information and guidance of its members, and for very frequently produce weakness, because the due regulation of the business connected those in arrears are debarred from the benefits, therewith, this code of laws is hereby enacted.” and also make it impossible to meet the claims Jim Cox Organizer which are made by member who are in good St. George, Ks 66535 Submitted by Local #441 Organizers standing. Cell: (785) 633-8805 Page 8 Kansas Direct Pipeline October 2004 KANSAS AFL-CIO ENDORSED CANDIDATES

U.S. PRESIDENT John Kerry-D

U.S. SENATE Lee Jones, D

U.S. HOUSE 2-Topeka Nancy Boyda, D 3-Lenexa Dennis Moore, D, I*

KANSAS SENATE 2-Lawrence , D 3-Bonner Springs Jan Justice, D 4-Kansas City , D, I 5-Kansas City Mark Gilstrap, D, I 7-Fairway Thurston Cromwell, D 8-Overland Park Nate Hogan, D 10-Lenexa Pete Roman, D Governor & Business Manager Richard Taylor 11-Leawood John L. Vratil, R, I attend an Organized Labor fundraiser for area candidates 12-Ottawa Tim Shields-D 13-Frontenac Jim Barone-D-I 14-Thayer Dwayne Umbargger-R, I 16-El Dorado Belinda Aldrich-Farrar-D Vote for Union Families 17-Emporia Sharon Karr-D 18-Topeka -D Vote for those who support Union Jobs. These are the 19-Topeka Anthony Hensley-D-I Kansas AFL-CIO endorsed candidates. Members of our 20-Topeka David Wilson-D Committee's On Political Education helped interview can- 22-Manhattan Julie Walter-D didates for endorsement. Recommendations are not made 24-Salina Alan Jilka-D in all races. Voting for candidates that support Union Jobs 25-Wichita Jean Schordorf-R-I is something that every member and their family can do to Dual Endorsement keep employment going fair. 26-Haysville Phillip Journey-R-I 26-Cheney Daniel Thimesch-D Union members have much at stake in this election—the 27-Wichita Barbara Firestone-D freedom to form a union and bargain good contracts, a fair 28-Wichita -D-I and balanced national labor relations board, and the right 29-Wichita Donald Betts-D-I to participate fully in the political process. 30-Wichita David Clark-D 3l-Wichita Randy Brown-D 32-Winfield Greta Goodwin-D-I 33-Stafford Ruth Teichman-F-I 36-Kensington Janis Lee-D-I 38-Fowler Tim Huelskamp-R-I 39-Hugoton Stephen Morris-R-I 40-Grinnell Ralph Ostmeyer-R

*I=Incumbent Towns are candidates residence October 2004 Kansas Direct Pipeline Page 9 KANSAS HOUSE AFL-CIO ENDORSED CANDIDATES 1-Columbus -D-I 58-Topeka Harold Lane-D-I 2-Cherokee Robert Grant-D-I 60-Emporia Don Hill-R-I 3-Pittsburg -D 62-Baileyville Bruce Larkin-D-I 4-Fort Scott Joyce Sinn-D 63-Cummings -D-I 5-Garnett -D-I 66-Manhattan -D-I 6-Louisburg Jene Vickrey-R-I 67-Manhattan -D-I 7-Parsons Jeff Jack-R-I Dual endorsement 8-Chanute Jerry Williams-D 69-Salilna -R-I 9-LeRoy Bill Otto-R 69-Salina Robert Homolka-D 10-Baldwin -D-I 72-North Newton Tom Thull-D-I 11-Coffeyville James Miller-D-I 75-El Dorado Sarah Johnston-D 19-Overland Park Thomas Owens-D-I 76-Madison Leonard Biggs-D 20-Overland Park Max Skidmore-D 77-Douglas Debbie Logsdon-D 21-Prairie Village Dean Newton-R-I 78-Winfield Judy Showalter-D-I 22-Overland Park Sue Storm-D-I 79-Arkansas City Sid Regnier-D 23-Shawnee Judy Morrison-R-I 81-Mulvane Ted Powers-R-I 25-Roeland Park Missy Taylor-D 82-Derby Charles Mosqueda-D 31-Kansas City Bonnie Sharp-D-I 84-Wichita Oletha Faust-Goudeau-D-I 32-Kansas City -D 85-Wichita Robert Kearney-D 33-Kansas City -D-I 86-Wichita Judith Loganbill-D-I 34-Kansas City -D-I 87-Wichita Woody Thompson-D 35-Kansas City -D-I 88-Wichita Jim Ward-D-I 36-Kansas City -D-I 89-Wichita Melody McCray-Miller-D 37-Kansas City Michael Peterson-D-I 91-Wichita Sandra Whittington-D 38-Eudora Anthony Brown-R 92-Wichita Nile Dillmore-D-I 39-Bonner Springs Ray Cox-R-I 93-Haysville Glenn Crum-D 40-Leavenworth Candy Ruff-D-I 94-Wichita Barry Clain-D 41-Leavenworth -D-I 95-Wichita Tom Sawyer-D-I 44-Lawrence -D-I 96-Wichita Virgil Miller-D 46-Lawrence Paul Davis-D-I 97-Wichita Dale Swenson-R-I 47-Ozawkie Lee Tafanelli-R-I 98-Wichita Geraldine Flaharty-D-I 48-Overland Park Bob Terrill-D 100-Wichita -R-I 50-Holton Becky Hutchins-R-I 101-Pretty Prairie Mark Treaster-D 51-Topeka Mike Burgess-R-I 102-Hutchinson Janice Pauls-D-I 53-Topeka -D 103-Wichita Delia Garcia-D 54-Topeka Doug Mays-R-I 105-Wichita Steve Seals-D 56-Topeka Nancy Kirk-D-I 107-Concordia Joann Freeborn-R-I 57-Topeka Vaughn Flora-D-I 108-Ellsworth Joshua Svaty-D-I 58-Topeka Harold Lane-D-I 111-Hays -D-I 47-Ozawkie Lee Tafanelli-R-I 112-Great Bend Marty Keenan-D 48-Overland Park Bob Terrill-D 114-Larned Harold Nye-D 50-Holton Becky Hutchins-R-I 116-Greensburg Dennis McKinney-D-I 51-Topeka Ann Mah-D 118-Oakley Virginia Beamer-R 54-Topeka Doug Mays-R-I 119-Dodge City Jan Scoggins-Waite-D-I 56-Topeka Nancy Kirk-D-I 120-Brewster John Faber-R-I 57-Topeka Vaughn Flora-D-I 122-Lakin -R-I Page 10 Kansas Direct Pipeline October 2004 Topeka-Northeast Frontenac-Southeast The economy and work in the area is Hello from the Southeast Kansas Area. very sluggish. When you vote for Presi- Hope everyone is doing okay. Work in dent, State and Federal Representa- the area has been spotty this summer tives, keep this in mind. Is our trade, and picked up a little in October with a economy, country and world in better shutdown at the Fertilizer Plant in Cof- shape than it was four years ago? feyville, Kansas. At this time there is Don’t let gun control, abortion and gay still no new information on the work at marriage be the focus (it’s just smoke the Coffeyville Refinery or the Cessna and mirrors). Plant in Independence, Kansas. We are hopeful on the work at Pittsburg Roger E. Jameson Kirk W. Miller Our trade depends on the flow of State University and Empire Electric Representative Representative money. Our members care about coming our way. At this time, I would schools for their kids, medicare for their parents, insurance and like to introduce and welcome the new apprentices in this area. retirement to keep all this in tact. My first vote in a booth was in Ron Gariglietti, Bryan Holler, Scott McPherson, John Morland 1978 and I haven’t missed any yet. But of all the votes I ever and Cliff Sinclair. cast, I feel this year by far is the most important year ever. Take the time to get informed. If you balance out everything, Also a word to let you know the Bubec Company has been you’ll make the right decision even if your opinion differs. Take bought out and is now on board with us. the time to VOTE! Roger E. Jameson Fraternally yours, Business Representative Kirk W. Miller, Business Representative TOPEKA RETIREES FRONTENAC RETIREES

Meet every Wednesday morning at Hardee’s at Meet each Tuesday morning at Home Café, Chero- 21st and Wanamaker, 8 a.m. Wives have been kee, Ks, 8 a.m. attending and are encouraged to do so. Lawrence Area Wichita, Kansas Informational Union Meetings Work in Zone 2B is leveled off at this time. Ongoing service and mainte- 2nd Monday of every Month, 7 p.m. nance contract work is steady. Pipe (316) 265-4291/1330 E. 1st Street, Wichita Fabrication work is up at this time. Next Meeting Dates: November 8, December 13, January 10 Taylor Forge Engineered Systems, ______Greeley, Kansas, is using manpower for Area Informational Meeting Dates crossover piping for injector skids and Thursday, 7 p.m., following Wichita Monday Meeting skid piping for the flowline launcher- receiver on the Atlantis Project for Brit- Next Meeting Dates: James E. Cottrell ish Petroleum. November 11, December 16, January 13 Representative

Frontenac Best wishes to you and yours. (620) 231-4280 at 103 Mendicki Dr. Fraternally, Lawrence

(785) 843-3151 at 930 E. 28th St. James E. Cottrell Topeka Business Representative (785) 354-8539 at 3906 NW 16th St. October 2004 Kansas Direct Pipeline Page 11 CONTACTS Wichita (316) 265-4291 Training (316) 267-8508 Topeka (785) 354-8539 Training (785) 234-2006 Lawrence (785) 843-3151 Plumbers & Pipefitters Frontenac (620) 231-4280 Training (620) 724-6115 Local Union #441 Local Union 441 Website: www.ua441.org

The Health & Welfare Office handles your local pension information, 401k, and general ques- tions regarding your health insurance (such as your status in qualifying for insurance benefits.) If you have specific questions regarding your insurance, such as a list of doctors, please refer to the numbers listed below for Blue Cross and Delta Dental.

Health & Welfare Office www.ppi-fund.org (316) 264-2339 or (800) 423-6517 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Ks www.bcbsks.com (800) 432-3990 or (785) 291-4180 Richard L. Delta Dental of Kansas www.deltadentalks.com (800) 234-3375 or (316) 264-4511 Taylor Business Manager/ If you have a Pension through the United Association, the National Pension office is where you would call for any questions related to your pension. If you are close to retirement and are ready to start the paperwork, please request an application for retirement packet from National. If you have a local pension or Kansas Annuity benefit, you will also need to contact the Health & Welfare office to request the retirement information for that benefit.

National Pension (800) 638-7442 Local Pension/Ks Annuity (316) 264-2339 or (800) 423-6517 Bill J. Urton United Association Website: www.ua.org Representative-Dispatcher

Bullock, Charles F., 77, died June 1, 2004. Most recently of Rosalia, Ks. Brother in good Kirk W. Miller standing for 38 years. Topeka Representative

Gassen, Theron J., 70, died October 11, 2004. Most recently of Topeka, Ks. Brother in good standing for 42 years.

Grant, Tom E., 77, died May 8, 2004. Most recently of Columbus, Ks. Brother in good stand- ing for 53 years.

Harriman, George E., 78, died June 24, 2004. Most recently of Lawrence, Ks. Brother in good standing for 57 years. James Cottrell Mann, Raymond A.., 85, died August 1, 2004. Most recently of Arkansas City, Ks. Brother in Lawrence Representative good standing for 43 years.

Stice, Thomas F., 59, died June 15, 2004. Most recently of Strong City, Ks. Brother in good standing for 2 years.

Wineland, John C., 88, died June 11, 2004. Most recently of Overland Park, Ks. Brother in good standing for 48 years.

441 Notices are posted on our website as received. Bottom left of our home page at Roger Jameson www.ua441.org. 441 in Memoriam. Frontenac Representative KANSAS Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #441

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